Illyushin Il-76MD [Candid] Gajraj

Known as the Gajraj (King Elephant) in the IAF, the IL-76MD forms the strategic/heavy transport fleet. An estimated 28 aircraft are in service in two squadrons. Deliveries to the IAF began in 1985 and they were used in the Maldives in 1987 and in Sri Lanka during 1987-1990 to great effect.

Il-76 [K3014] at Palam international airport. Note the tarpaulin cover tied to the front of the aircraft. Copyright: Richard Vandervord

Date: 12/11/2013

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Illyushin-76 K2661 taking off from Nagpur

This Illyushin-76, K2661 was seen at Nagpur in March 2006. Unlike the other aircraft, this one sported an all new light grey color scheme. These are the first photographs of this color scheme in the IAF on the Illyushins. Copyright: Rahul Devnath

Date: 12/11/2013

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Illyushin-76 K2661 taking off from Nagpur

This Illyushin-76, K2661 was seen at Nagpur in March 2006. Unlike the other aircraft, this one sported an all new light grey color scheme. These are the first photographs of this color scheme in the IAF on the Illyushins. Copyright: Rahul Devnath

Date: 12/11/2013

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An Illyushin-76 of No.44 Squadron

An Illyushin-76 of No.44 Squadron comes into land at its homebase - Sonegaon AFS in Nagpur. Copyright: Rahul Devnath

Date: 12/11/2013

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K2663

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Date: 12/11/2013

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Illyushin-76 K2663 landing at Nagpur

An Illyushin-76 of No.44 Squadron comes into land at its homebase - Sonegaon AFS in Nagpur

Date: 12/11/2013

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K2665

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Il-76s over the Himalayas

An early photo of two Il-76s of No.44 Squadron flying in formation over the HImalayas. The photo was released by the PIB Division in the mid 80s

Date: 12/11/2013

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K2688

Copyright: Rahul Devnath

Date: 12/11/2013

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K2688

Copyright: Rahul Devnath

Date: 12/11/2013

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K2688

Copyright: Rahul Devnath

Date: 12/11/2013

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K2878

Copyright: Rahul Devnath

Date: 12/11/2013

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Upgraded Illyushin K2879

K2879 is one of the recently upgraded Il-76s seen over Indian Skies. The Upgraded Illyushins are easily recognisable by the missing rear turrets. Copyright: Rahul Devnath

Date: 12/11/2013

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Upgraded Illyushin K2879

K2879 is one of the recently upgraded Il-76s seen over Indian Skies. The Upgraded Illyushins are easily recognisable by the missing rear turrets. Copyright: Rahul Devnath

Date: 12/11/2013

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Upgraded Illyushin K2879

K2879 is one of the recently upgraded Il-76s seen over Indian Skies. The Upgraded Illyushins are easily recognisable by the missing rear turrets. Copyright: Rahul Devnath

Date: 12/11/2013

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Upgraded Illyushin K2879

K2879 is one of the recently upgraded Il-76s seen over Indian Skies. The Upgraded Illyushins are easily recognisable by the missing rear turrets. Copyright: Rahul Devnath